Samson Agonistes

Samson Agonistes is a dramatic poem written by John Milton, first published in 1671. It tells the story of Samson, a biblical figure who was granted immense strength by God, but lost it when he was betrayed by his lover Delilah and captured by the Philistines. In the poem, Samson is portrayed as a tragic hero, struggling with his loss of strength and blindness, and seeking redemption through his faith in God.The poem is written in blank verse and consists of a series of dialogues between Samson and various characters, including his father Manoa, his wife Dalila, and the Philistine Harapha. Through these conversations, Milton explores themes of faith, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil.Samson Agonistes is considered one of Milton's greatest works, and is often seen as a reflection of his own struggles with blindness and political disillusionment. It is also notable for its use of classical Greek tragedy as a model, and for its powerful depiction of Samson's inner turmoil and spiritual journey.Overall, Samson Agonistes is a complex and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to be studied and admired by scholars and readers alike.1912. A tragedy by John Milton, it is considered the greatest English drama based on the Greek model and is known as one more suited for reading than performance. The work deals with the final phase of Samson's life and recounts the story as told in the Old Testament Book of Judges. Himself blind when he wrote Samson Agonistes, Milton depicts Samson, the once mighty warrior, as blinded and a prisoner of the Philistines. Samson conquers self-pity and despair, however, and is granted a return of his old strength. He pulls down the pillars that support the temple of the Philistine god Dagon, crushing himself along with his captors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.